Stretch Marks!!!

I was just wondering if anybody had any good reviews on stretch mark creams or any good ideas to minimize stretch marks. I'm still early in pregnancy but I was looking for some helpful tips in experience!! :)

I was just wondering if anybody had any good reviews on stretch mark creams or any good ideas to minimize stretch marks. I'm still early in pregnancy but I was looking for some helpful tips in experience!! :)

Unfortunately, stretch marks are heavily driven by genetics, so either you are going to get them or you're not. You CAN, however, reduce the redness and appearance of them by using an OTC like Mederma during Pregnancy, then switch to a retinol cream or Vitamin A oil post-preggers. Its a sad fact, but its true....if you are destined for them, you can't really avoid it :(

Unfortunately, stretch marks are heavily driven by genetics, so either you are going to get them or you're not. You CAN, however, reduce the redness and appearance of them by using an OTC like Mederma during Pregnancy, then switch to a retinol cream or Vitamin A oil post-preggers. Its a sad fact, but its true....if you are destined for them, you can't really avoid it :(

I've heard great things about Palmer's cocoa butter lotion - so I just stocked up on it and started using it a week ago. My friend used it on her stomach and didn't get any stretch marks there (but she didn't think to use it on her thighs and breasts and got them there - so put it everywhere!) I swithed to it also because what I was using had parabens and Palmer's does not have any parabens.

I've heard great things about Palmer's cocoa butter lotion - so I just stocked up on it and started using it a week ago. My friend used it on her stomach and didn't get any stretch marks there (but she didn't think to use it on her thighs and breasts and got them there - so put it everywhere!) I swithed to it also because what I was using had parabens and Palmer's does not have any parabens.

Could be true :) But I think it's safer to use lotion that's paraben free and most lotions contain parabens. . . and this one doesn't. I've always used lots of lotion - it keeps your skin moisturized and prevents breaks in the colder weather so I think it's a smart thing to do.

Could be true :) But I think it's safer to use lotion that's paraben free and most lotions contain parabens. . . and this one doesn't. I've always used lots of lotion - it keeps your skin moisturized and prevents breaks in the colder weather so I think it's a smart thing to do.

My mom has 6 kids and not one stretch mark. And didn't use cream. Both my oldest sisters have kids and they barely got any at all. I just know I can't be that lucky. And my DH thinks stretch marks are the worst thing ever. I know he will still love me and get over it but I don't want them either lol.

My mom has 6 kids and not one stretch mark. And didn't use cream. Both my oldest sisters have kids and they barely got any at all. I just know I can't be that lucky. And my DH thinks stretch marks are the worst thing ever. I know he will still love me and get over it but I don't want them either lol.

i dont know, i was told cocoa butter but never used it, my ob said just drink lots of water to keep your skin elasticity, me i did nothing lol but i did drink lots of water and this is baby #5 and all i got is a couple of stretch marks on my boobs, i dont have anywhere else

i dont know, i was told cocoa butter but never used it, my ob said just drink lots of water to keep your skin elasticity, me i did nothing lol but i did drink lots of water and this is baby #5 and all i got is a couple of stretch marks on my boobs, i dont have anywhere else

Strech marks are definitely in my genes (mom and both sisters got them in pregnancy) and I have them from puberty on my hips. Having said that I totally think you can prevent them (or make them not as bad). I used Palmers and drank tons of water and ate my Omega 3 fatty foods and I have NOT ONE stretch mark from pregnancy. I've started Palmer's again. And I am prone to strech marks myself, as I got them all over my boobs after DS was born.

I'd say keep your weight gain steady too. Don't gain too much too quick, let your body/skin adjust to the increasing size. I started my last pregnancy at a healthy weight for me and gained 29 pounds (a lot was in the last month, probably 8 lbs...doc said water weight...swelled like a balloon!)

Strech marks are definitely in my genes (mom and both sisters got them in pregnancy) and I have them from puberty on my hips. Having said that I totally think you can prevent them (or make them not as bad). I used Palmers and drank tons of water and ate my Omega 3 fatty foods and I have NOT ONE stretch mark from pregnancy. I've started Palmer's again. And I am prone to strech marks myself, as I got them all over my boobs after DS was born.

I'd say keep your weight gain steady too. Don't gain too much too quick, let your body/skin adjust to the increasing size. I started my last pregnancy at a healthy weight for me and gained 29 pounds (a lot was in the last month, probably 8 lbs...doc said water weight...swelled like a balloon!)

I bought a cream called "Mother's Friend" on Amazon. It has tons of great reviews. I'm not sure if it will work but its worth a try and better than sitting around counting the stretch marks as they form.

I bought a cream called "Mother's Friend" on Amazon. It has tons of great reviews. I'm not sure if it will work but its worth a try and better than sitting around counting the stretch marks as they form.

Don't waste your money on the creams!!! Like post above all it does is lighten them a little! It's definitely genetic! I've always been small and I've always had stretch marks! It's just in my genes! This is my first pregnancy, well 2nd bc first lasted 5 weeks, and I know I'm going to get tons of stretch marks later on!

Don't waste your money on the creams!!! Like post above all it does is lighten them a little! It's definitely genetic! I've always been small and I've always had stretch marks! It's just in my genes! This is my first pregnancy, well 2nd bc first lasted 5 weeks, and I know I'm going to get tons of stretch marks later on!

I started using Bella b & earth mama angel baby oil.. Got them both from amazon & they got good reviews.. I had a few stretch marks on my hipsfrom when I was in my teens & those are starting to fade with the use of these both.. I also read to make sure to not only put on ur belly but breast & thighs as well..

I started using Bella b & earth mama angel baby oil.. Got them both from amazon & they got good reviews.. I had a few stretch marks on my hipsfrom when I was in my teens & those are starting to fade with the use of these both.. I also read to make sure to not only put on ur belly but breast & thighs as well..

I got stretch marks within the first six weeks with my first baby. Boobs and thighs especially. I was smeared up with cocoa butter the whole time, too. It is good to moisturize your skin from inside and out but if you're getting 'em, you're getting 'em. My mom had none. My sister and I both are prone to them. Genes aren't strictly from momma! Still, no reason not to smell nice and be moisturized. And they do fade out with time.

I got stretch marks within the first six weeks with my first baby. Boobs and thighs especially. I was smeared up with cocoa butter the whole time, too. It is good to moisturize your skin from inside and out but if you're getting 'em, you're getting 'em. My mom had none. My sister and I both are prone to them. Genes aren't strictly from momma! Still, no reason not to smell nice and be moisturized. And they do fade out with time.

Stretch marks happen under the outer layer of skin. It's scientifically proven that no amount of lotion prevents them. It can only help keep your skin hydrated but if you're going to get them, youre going to get them.

Stretch marks happen under the outer layer of skin. It's scientifically proven that no amount of lotion prevents them. It can only help keep your skin hydrated but if you're going to get them, youre going to get them.

Drink lots and lots of water and the most important is to keep your weight gain as gradual as you can. For a moisturizer I recommend using an oil-based one like bio-oil or baby oil with shea butter. Oils moisturize better and deeper than lotions. I got a few stretchies on my love handle area and right underneath my belly button in the last month of my pregnancy. The oils helped tremendously with fading them and getting my back to normal :)

Drink lots and lots of water and the most important is to keep your weight gain as gradual as you can. For a moisturizer I recommend using an oil-based one like bio-oil or baby oil with shea butter. Oils moisturize better and deeper than lotions. I got a few stretchies on my love handle area and right underneath my belly button in the last month of my pregnancy. The oils helped tremendously with fading them and getting my back to normal :)

TaraCrunchy,CDing,Catholic,SAHM"Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation. For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost." Peter 2:1:20

From:
Caroline783

To: sfrances08

Posted: Dec-16 11:12 PM (17 of 23)

I have been using palmers coco butter lotion and I love it, hopefully it works!

I have been using palmers coco butter lotion and I love it, hopefully it works!

Stretch marks are in deed genetics but I found that whipped petroleum. It like a whip cream Vaseline worked best for me last pregnancy to keep from being itchy. I hope I can avoid them again this time.

Stretch marks are in deed genetics but I found that whipped petroleum. It like a whip cream Vaseline worked best for me last pregnancy to keep from being itchy. I hope I can avoid them again this time.

I just want to share that as soon as I found out I was pregnant with my 2yo DD I started slathering Shea body butter on my belly every night after I took a shower and it seemed to be working until I hit 8 months. Then the stretch marks showed up.. Sometimes there's just nothing you can do. But I'd still at least try! Maybe it will work for you. This time around I've given up haha no hope for my poor tummy anymore :]

I just want to share that as soon as I found out I was pregnant with my 2yo DD I started slathering Shea body butter on my belly every night after I took a shower and it seemed to be working until I hit 8 months. Then the stretch marks showed up.. Sometimes there's just nothing you can do. But I'd still at least try! Maybe it will work for you. This time around I've given up haha no hope for my poor tummy anymore :]

Emu oil is hard to find, but it penetrates the dermis and is the only thing I've seen that seems to have any scientific reason that it would prevent stretch marks. I would use it with a collagen/ elastin lotion as well... doesn't erase them once you have them though.

Emu oil is hard to find, but it penetrates the dermis and is the only thing I've seen that seems to have any scientific reason that it would prevent stretch marks. I would use it with a collagen/ elastin lotion as well... doesn't erase them once you have them though.

JordanMarried to Tony :)Kids: Mason 8/07 and Juliet 1/09Excited for #3 Due 7/31/12!!

From:
stinkykris

To: sfrances08

Posted: Dec-18 06:38 PM (21 of 23)

I used "Bella B Tummy Butter" with ds and didn't get stretch marks even though I got HUGE by the end! Not sure if it's the cream of genetics-- but both my mom and sister got stretch marks pretty badly...Using it again and hoping to avoid them again!~Kristin

I used "Bella B Tummy Butter" with ds and didn't get stretch marks even though I got HUGE by the end! Not sure if it's the cream of genetics-- but both my mom and sister got stretch marks pretty badly...Using it again and hoping to avoid them again!~Kristin

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